Description

“VIRARICA: THE HEALING PEOPLE”-with shamans don José Matsuwa, Doña Joséfa Medrano and Brant Secunda Filmed while don José Matsuwa was still alive, this extraordinary documentary provides the viewer with actual footage of Huichol shamanic practices and healing ceremonies, the Drum and Harvest Festival occurring in the Fall, and scenes from the sacred pilgrimage to Wirikuta and to other places of power. Accompanied by the powerful and mesmerizing beat of the tepu- the sacred drum, the sound track includes Don José leading his people in the ancient chants and praying to the Huichol Gods. Filmed in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico. Color, Approx. 40 minutes. Directed by Costanzo Allione.